Calendar of Events for Lake County, Illinois - Visit Lake County

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May. 3 - Sep. 6

Open House at the Cook House in Wauconda

5/3/26 - 9/6/26
To celebrate America 250, check out the Patriotic Display and Exhibit ...
Explore Events @ Village of Wauconda

Jun. 7 - Sep. 6

Gurnee Farmer's Market at Saratoga Square 2025

6/7/26 - 9/6/26
Experience the opening of Gurnee's farmers market Sunday, June 7. ...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Farmers Market at Saratoga Square

Jun. 14 - Sep. 6

Hooves and Hugs at Elawa Farm

6/14/26 - 9/6/26
Get ready for a heartwarming experience with our friendly goats! Step into ...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation

Sep. 4 - Sep. 6

Nashwood in Highwood

9/4/26 - 9/6/26
Highwood transforms into a northern version of Nashville over Labor Day wee...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highwood

Sep. 5 - Sep. 6

Taste of Serbia in Mettawa-Lake Forest

9/5/26 - 9/6/26
Taste of Serbia is a family-friendly Labor Day weekend festival in Lake Cou...
Explore Events @ St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Church

Sep. 6

Brothers Doobie at Gorton Center

9/6/26
From start to finish, The Brothers Doobie bring the Doobie Brothe...
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Sep. 6

Pianist Olga Kern at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall

9/6/26
With vivid stage presence and dazzling technique, pianist Olga Kern is wide...
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Sep. 6

Squeeze Featuring Adam Ant at Ravinia Festival

9/6/26
It’s cool new wave vibes as Squeeze and Adam Ant come together to bri...
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Sep. 6

Wauconda Big Bang Fireworks Show

9/6/26
The annual Big Bang fireworks show has been rescheduled to Sunday, Sept. 6,...
Explore Events @ Cook Memorial Park

Sep. 6

Rodeo and Dance at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center

9/6/26
Attend a Rodeo and Dance Concert beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 6...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center

May. 23 - Sep. 7

Visit us at Adler Pool in Libertyville

5/23/26 - 9/7/26
The 2026 season of Adler Pool in Libertyville kicks off on Saturday, May 23...
Explore Events @ Adler Pool

May. 27 - Sep. 7

Butterflies and Blooms at Chicago Botanic Garden

5/27/26 - 9/7/26
Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies. The 2,800-squar...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Jul. 11 - Sep. 7

Bristol Renaissance Faire Opens for the Season

7/11/26 - 9/7/26
Every Faire day recreates a time when knights were noble, maids were merry ...
Explore Events @ Bristol Renaissance Faire

Sep. 5 - Sep. 7

Irish Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove

9/5/26 - 9/7/26
Historic downtown Long Grove will host its annual Irish Days festival from ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove

Sep. 6 - Sep. 7

Fox Lake Firehouse Fest

9/6/26 - 9/7/26
The Fox Lake Firehouse Fest will bring a fun-filled, two-day event featurin...
Explore Events @ Village of Fox Lake

Sep. 7

Labor Day Bash at the Biergarten in Winthrop Harbor

9/7/26
Harbor Brewing Co. will host an unforgettable Labor Day celebration at its ...
Explore Events @ Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Craft Biergarten at North Point Marina

Sep. 8

Team Tayvis Trivia Night at BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich

9/8/26
Are you ready for it? The world's most talked-about duo is taking over ...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill

Sep. 8

Cannoli Making with Tony Cannoli at The Joyful Gourmet

9/8/26
Tony, owner of Tony Cannoli in Mundelein, will lead a hands-on cannoli-maki...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet

May. 13 - Sep. 9

Park on Park Cruise Night in Mundelein

5/13/26 - 9/9/26
Park on Park is a summer car show sponsored by Mundelein Community Connecti...
Explore Events @ Downtown Mundelein

Sep. 9

A Neil Diamond story at Dover Straits

9/9/26
Award-winning Neil Diamond tribute artist Denny Svehla will bring his one-m...
Explore Events @ Dover Straits Seafood House

Sep. 9

Punchlines and Popcorn Comedy Night at Wayfarer Theaters

9/9/26
Punch Lines & Popcorn returns to Wayfarer Theaters on Wednesday, Septem...
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Sep. 10

Erykah Badu at Ravinia Festival

9/10/26
One of the foundational and still-reigning voices of neo-soul, Erykah Badu ...
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Sep. 10

Tasty Thursday Finale with Tethered Hot Air Balloons and Glow in Libertyville

9/10/26
Join the Village of Libertyville Recreation Department for the Tasty T...
Explore Events @ Riverside Park

Sep. 10

Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

9/10/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all A...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino

Jun. 5 - Sep. 11

Lake Zurich Farmers Market at Paulus Park

6/5/26 - 9/11/26
Enjoy Lake Zurich’s Farmers Market at Paulus Park, Fridays, June 5-Se...
Explore Events @ Henry J. Paulus Park

Sep. 11

Mayor's Fish Fry in Fox Lake

9/11/26
Join the Village of Fox Lake for Mayor Donny Schmit’s 2026 Mayor&rsqu...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park Building

Sep. 11

Mike & Joe at Gorton Center

9/11/26
Get ready for a true rock show. Outside!Mike & Joe deliver one of...
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Sep. 11

Whose Live Anyway? at Genesee Theatre

9/11/26
Expect the unexpected when Whose Live Anyway? returns to The Gene...
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Sep. 11

Gurnee Get-Together at Christine Thompson Park

9/11/26
The Village of Gurnee will host a "Gurnee Get-Together" on Friday...
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Sep. 11

The Vine's 20th Anniversary Party

9/11/26
Save the date and celebrate The Vine Martini & Wine Bar’s 20 amaz...
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Sep. 11

Remembering 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Libertyville

9/11/26
The Village of Libertyville will host a memorial ceremony remembering 9/11 ...
Explore Events @ Cook Park

Sep. 12

Viva La Independencia in Waukegan

9/12/26
Join Waukegan for a beautiful outdoor celebration of Mexico’s indepen...
Explore Events @ Downtown Waukegan

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